What is the ruling on watching videos with non-forbidden content (such as cooking or science) made by foreigners, with the possibility that they might do or say things that violate morals or beliefs? Is it permissible to watch unknown content and then stop if something displeasing to Allah is found in it? Is it permissible to watch new work by someone previously known for presenting objectionable content, if this new work is good and appropriate? Is it obligatory to avoid all works of a foreign actor if he uttered a polytheistic statement in one of his films?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
The content is fundamental. Therefore, if it is free from forbidden elements, watching it is not prohibited, even if its presenter is a disbeliever or a transgressor. Conversely, forbidden content is not permissible to watch, even if its presenter is a Muslim. Content of unknown origin is, in principle, not forbidden. The door of piety and caution is open, and refraining from what might be permissible or forbidden, or from what might contain prohibited elements, is a gain and guidance.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/184463
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 184463
- Imported
- Translation status
- Source text, unreviewed
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy